depending on chair orientation, Business Manager may need the ability to: function successfully in a "damage control" environment; deal with ambiguity; set own priorities, exercise independent judgement; delegate tasks; have a strong implementation orientation

Growth

Change over time in:
# faculty; staff; consolidated budget; space

The seniority of the Chair or whether Chair is new (recruitment package can be trigger for growth)

shrinking department: more "hands-on" approach is often required as staff is downsized, reducing ability to delegate; ER issues arise; inventory of equipment and research documentation is important as faculty leave the department

expanding department: must adopt a more managerial and delegatory approach; faculty and staff recruiting increases; more facilities work; emphasis on faculty affairs; much work precedes growth, especially planning; ER and compensation issues

Other Relevant Issues

depends on issue

depends on issue

Delegation Profile

Department:

Minimally delegated

Moderately Delegated

Maximally Delegated (to whom?

Full-Time Staff

General

Business Planning

Financial and Program Management

Research Administration

Clinical Administration

HR and Staff Management

Facilities

Health & Safety

Information Management

Academic (Faculty) Affairs

Education and Student Affairs

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